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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci 5MT RWD (143 HP)

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · 2003 - present · Petrol

The BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci 5MT RWD (143 HP) produces 143 hp and 200 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds and reaches 218 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.2 l/100 km, equal to 180 g CO2 per km.

Power
143 hp
Torque
200 Nm
0–100
9.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h

Engine

Power 143 hp
Power (kW) 105 kW
Torque 200 Nm
Displacement 1,995 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 63 l

Performance

Top speed 218 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.3 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 7.2 l/100 km
City consumption 10.2 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 180 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,488 mm
Width 1,758 mm
Height 1,369 mm
Wheelbase 2,725 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Cargo volume 411 l
Unladen weight 1,320 kg
Gross weight limit 1,820 kg
Tyre size 225/45 R17 93 W
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci 5MT RWD (143 HP) compared with 5,994 trims of other cars from the 2000–2006 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 143 hp 171 hp
better than 47%
Torque 200 Nm 267 Nm
better than 34%
Top speed 218 km/h 204 km/h
better than 69%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.3 s 10.2 s
better than 61%
Combined consumption 7.2 l/100 km 8.2 l/100 km
better than 57%
CO2 emissions 180 g/km 198 g/km
better than 54%
Cargo volume 411 l 498 l
better than 44%
Unladen weight 1,320 kg 1,441 kg
better than 61%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)

Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
318Ci 5AT RWD (143 HP) Petrol 143 hp 200 Nm 10.2 s 214 km/h 8.1 l/100 km
320Cd 5AT RWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 330 Nm 9.1 s 132 km/h 6.9 l/100 km
320Cd 6MT RWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 330 Nm 8.9 s 221 km/h 5.7 l/100 km 153 g/km
320Ci 5AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 210 Nm 9.4 s 224 km/h 9.4 l/100 km
320Ci 5MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 210 Nm 8.2 s 226 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 212 g/km
325Ci 5AT RWD (192 HP) Petrol 192 hp 245 Nm 8.4 s 237 km/h 9.5 l/100 km
325Ci 5MT RWD (192 HP) Petrol 192 hp 245 Nm 7.3 s 240 km/h 9.0 l/100 km 217 g/km
330Cd 5AT RWD (204 HP) Diesel 204 hp 410 Nm 7.4 s 235 km/h 7.7 l/100 km
330Cd 6MT RWD (204 HP) Diesel 204 hp 410 Nm 7.2 s 242 km/h 6.6 l/100 km 177 g/km
330Ci 5AT RWD (231 HP) Petrol 231 hp 300 Nm 7.0 s 246 km/h 9.6 l/100 km
330Ci 6MT RWD (231 HP) Petrol 231 hp 300 Nm 6.5 s 250 km/h 9.1 l/100 km 218 g/km